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Virginia Mesiti, The Architecture of Suspense for Watching You to a Life in Production Design

Discover the artistry and strategic thinking behind creating immersive worlds in film and television as Virginia Mesiti shares insights from her 20-year career. Learn how her design choices influence storytelling and how the industry is evolving. Nothing is left out from the impact of cross-role experience on her leadership in art departments to how large-scale projects like 3000 Years of Longing shape resourcefulness and sustainability.  We also get the insight to working on the recent series Watching You. More resources from this episode! * Virginia Mesiti unpacks the craft of “natural realism” [Virginia Mesiti unpacks the craft of “natural realism”] * How To ‘Make It’ As A Production Designer, With Advice From An Industry Expert [https://thedesignfiles.net/2025/05/creative-people-aftrs] * Viriginia on IMDB [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1913855/]: * Virginia on socials: @virginaforlovers [https://www.instagram.com/virginiasforlovers/ ]  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Max Bennett Kelly - artistic identity and the art of blending performance, music, and story

In this episode, Max Bennett Kelly shares his journey of creativity, vulnerability, and the art of blending performance, music, and storytelling to explore themes of love, loss, and authenticity. Dive into his innovative approach to multimedia art and his reflections on navigating identity as an artist. Max delves into his time in the True Modern Romance [https://youtu.be/EomMCels8Ko?si=dkj1G3Bu9i-uEjhY] universe, which explores the concept of performance art and meta-narratives in digital media. Reflecting on the evolution from multimedia projects back to his music roots and future directions: returning to music, recently published novel, and ongoing creative exploration.  Listen to True Modern Romance on Spotify here [https://open.spotify.com/album/54CAqEwNbz0vkgY39kxQ3X?si=AR-Px-DTS0-X5dTwdNcGbw] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Storytelling Without Limits Shapes the Future of Inclusive Filmmaking with Dianna La Grassa

In this episode Dianna La Grassa Chief Operating Officer and Head of Screen for Bus Stop Films sits down with host Amanda Browne and discusses the merit of inclusive filmmaking. Drawing on Bus Stop's first feature film production: BossCat and how to storytell authentically with differently abled characters in mind, and create an inclusive environment on set to her broader aspirations for building a world that Dianna herself has dreamed into existence to support her own lived disability - we unpack it all. Sydney listeners find tickets for BossCat premiere via the SFF Website [https://www.sff.org.au/program/event/boss-cat/] Learn more about Dianna on IMBD [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6116777/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_4_in_0_q_dianna%20la%20grassa] Keep the conversation going: Instagram - @cut.pod @undertowcontent TikTok - @cut.the.pod YouTube - @UndertowContent Web - undertowcontent.com/cutthepodcast/ [https://open.acast.com/undertowcontent.com/cutthepodcast/] Credits: Hosted by Amanda Browne @a.m.andabrowne Produced and Edited by Ashlee Russell Editorial Direction & Marketing by Ruth Bailey LA Production by Ray Taylor Music by Genevieve Patrick Artwork by Fifth Studio Design Co ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

From producing comedy at Hartbeat Studios to the importance of pushing forward with Eleanor Winkler

This episode we are fortunate to have a guest who some might refer to as a unicorn of comedic production experience. Eleanor Winkler is an Australian who cut her teeth locally before flying the coop to pursue bigger comedy dreams. In this episode we dive deep into how a career like Eleanor's has been shaped. From stints on US Comedy Franchise: Funny or Die, being a showrunner for Will Arnett's Hot Date to Directing Physical Production on Kevin Hart's Hartbeat Productions, we have a true comedy chameleon on our airways. We even learn a little about how comedy is looking in the US and compare it with Australian economies of scale. An episode not to miss! As well, Eleanor is a cofounder and executive backing Australian Inclusive film company: Bus Stop Films. Spoiler alert, Eleanor has moved back to Australia for a special project which finds its premiere at Sydney Film Festival https://www.sff.org.au/program/event/boss-cat/ [https://www.sff.org.au/program/event/boss-cat/].  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Life of a Producer with Val Stadler

Are you curious about the life of a producer? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Valerie Stadler, a seasoned producer with films that have screened at Sundance, Tribeca, TIFF, and more and expert in the dual nature of producing: balancing creativity and business. Valerie shares her insights on navigating the creative and business sides of filmmaking, industry opportunities, and the truth about producer roles. bigswingproductions.com [https://open.acast.com/bigswingproductions.com] Keep the conversation going: Instagram - @cut.pod, @undertowcontent TikTok - @cut.the.pod YouTube - @UndertowContent Web - undertowcontent.com/cutthepodcast/ Credits: Hosted by Amanda Browne @a.m.andabrowne Produced by Ashlee Russell Editorial Direction & Marketing by Ruth Bailey Production & Edit by Olivia Devin LA Production by Ray Taylor Music by Genevieve Patrick Artwork by Fifth Studio Design Co ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.